Feb 8, 2011

The first real shot on the contax 645

... because the first shot was accidentally taken when my elbow leaned right onto the shutter button and the lens cap was still on. Yes, JJ picked up what may just be my dream camera from Adorama the other week and I intend on hogging it all I can. Ya hear me? :D

For those unfamiliar with this beaut and beast, it is a medium format (specifically 6 x 4.5) film camera that many of my photography idols shoot with. There really are no words to describe this thing. JJ definitely hardcore geeked out over its impeccable construction and how every function is pretty much a dial or switch, meanwhile trying to learn every minute detail about its technical specs and etc. I mean that's cool and all, but I just want to take pretty pictures. :)

Here is the Woolworth building disappearing into the clouds. I'm giving the new Portra another try and so far I'm liking the results a little better from this roll. It's tempting to share all the shots at once, but I'm going to spread it out a bit because each shot deserves that. Also, it only gets 16 shots per roll (15 usable shots on this one because of my mishap) so I have to be even more careful about what I shoot! I must say, I can't wait to shoot more and share more.

This is an amazing shot! I love this! You definitely have a talent! Don't you love medium format? My boyfriend too is a super nerd when it comes to film/medium & large format cameras. He has one of those old press cameras (4 x 5) from the 1930's and the quality is just spectacular. I'm definitely wanting to use it and seeing this picture just inspires me to start doing that!

Thanks for sharing & the inspiration!

Karyn

ps: I hope you have this printed and on display somewhere because it is pretty epic!

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The title, "Lingered Upon," is taken from one of my favorite T.S. Eliot poems, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." Here, it could mean that I lingered upon some moment and made a photo of it. On this blog, you'll find both personal work and "work" work, with plenty of travel and style mixed in.